[Rhodes22-list] IMF safety modification

[D Christensen]

That's what they designed tiller clutches for, or maybe wives.

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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rick
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 1:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] IMF safety modification

Rhodes-Guy,

Aren't you a little far from the tiller by furling and unfurling at the mast?  As a frequent single-hander, I'd find that a little dangerous.

Rick

On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 11:42 AM, D Christensen <DChristensen at mcc-gill.com>
wrote:

> Hi All,
> You guys are missing the overall concept in the modification. I know 
> what the stock setup is. What I was doing is relocating the lines so 
> you do not have to mess with the boom at all.
> What I found was when unfurling, if my wife was not able to keep the 
> boat into the wind the boom was getting forced all over the place when 
> the wind would catch one side of the sail or the other. (dangerous) 
> Running the unfurling line down the length of the doom and cleating 
> off on the mast is much safer.
> As far as furling after deployed, my wife and I frequently sail with 
> the bimini out. If you need to get the sail in after sailing or if 
> gusty conditions need you to bring it in, the bimini is in the way. (dangerous).
> By installing an exit block over the furling line and bringing it to 
> the side of the mast the bimini is no longer an issue.
> With this setup the sail can be deployed or retrived from inside the 
> cabin with the poptop up or you can also reach over if the top is 
> down. (safe) The two lines are right near each other so there is no wrestling involved.
> This modification has worked flawlessly, just trying to share.
> Take a look at the pictures I posted with the original post and think 
> it over.
> Regards, Rhodes-Guy
>
>
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